Psalms 27:9
Hide not Your face from me,
What it says
He asks God not to hide his face, reject him, or forsake him, because the LORD has been his helper.
What it is doing
This verse pleads for continued divine presence and favor.
In context
1Of David. 2When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, 3Though an army encamps around me, 4One thing I have asked of the LORD; 5For in the day of trouble 6Then my head will be held high 7Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; 8My heart said, “Seek His face.” 9Hide not Your face from me, 10Though my father and mother forsake me, 11Teach me Your way, O LORD, 12Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, 13Still I am certain to see 14Wait patiently for the LORD;